Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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56 MAINTENANCE
ENGINE HEATER
(660 cc Models)
The engine heater will help provide
easier starting in cold weather. Arc-
tic Cat recommends that the heater
be plugged in any time the tempera-
ture is expected to get below -15°F.
The heater cord is stored on the left
rear of the engine compartment just
above the air-intake vent.
MECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Arctic Cat recommends that the
brake system (brake lever, brake
lever travel, cable, caliper, spring,
and disc) be checked daily for wear
or damage, smooth operation, and
proper adjustment.
Checking Brake Lever Travel
1. Rotate the brake disc alternately
forward and backward while
slowly compressing the brake
lever.
2. At the point where the disc is
locked, check the distance
between the brake lever and the
lever stop. The distance must be
within a range of 6-13 mm (1/4-
1/2 in.).
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3. If distance is not within specifi-
cations, adjust the brake lever
travel.
Adjusting Brake Lever Travel
1. To decrease brake lever travel
(set up brakes), pull out on the
brake adjustment knob and
rotate the knob clockwise. As
you rotate the knob, periodi-
cally check the brake lever
travel distance until the correct
travel distance is attained. Once
the correct brake lever travel
has been obtained, release the
adjustment knob into a secured
position.
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NOTE: If the brake adjustment
knob has reached its maximum
adjustment (cannot be rotated
any further clockwise), both brake
pads must be replaced.
! WARNING
DO NOT operate the snowmo-
bile when the parking brake is
engaged or when any compo-
nent in the brake system is dam-
a g e d , w o r n , o r a d j u s t e d
improperly. If the snowmobile is
operated and the brake system
is not functioning properly,
severe personal injury could
result.
! WARNING
Before making any adjustment,
make certain the brake adjust-
ment knob isn’t hot. If the snow-
mobile has just been used, you
must allow some time for the
brake adjustment knob to cool
or burns may occur.